NYC-based dream pop band dayaway share their newest single “beach 90th.” The track comes off their forthcoming self-titled debut EP, due August 3. 

Speaking on their new single and accompanying video, the band wrote: 

“It’s a bit of a vulnerable song about regret and second chances. I like to think that there’s always hope for redemption. We shot the video out at Rockaway Beach, at several locations the song is about. ‘beach 90th’ has a psychedelic sonic quality, so we wanted to mirror that in the visual choices.”

Tell us about the genesis of your project. How did you get to where you are now?

dayaway is the result of spending many late summer afternoons at rockaway beach. The songs started pouring out of me and I felt an urgency to make them. 

What should a song or piece of art communicate in your opinion? 

a great piece of art pulls some unsayable, true feeling out of your core. 

Who were your top 3 artists last year?

probably Muna, Jungle, and Biig Piig

What do you do when you’re feeling uninspired?

go to the ocean. 

What are your 2022 projects and goals?

we’re releasing our debut self-titled ep on august 3rd and we’re also deep in the process of making something new. It’s exciting. 

Tell us about your latest release, “beach 90th,” and how it came about

Beach 90th is hope for redemption. It’s about trying to get back to a time when things were easier and better. 

What is something you would want to change in the music and entertainment industry?

Honestly, there’s not much I wouldn’t change. This industry is upside down.

Can you outline your creative process?

It changes all the time. generally a small idea comes to me and I try to catch it and grow it into something worthwhile. 

Who inspires your style and aesthetics?

my whole vibe is sleazy 90s guy. 

What is the achievement or moment in your career you are the most proud of and why?

our first song “cool water” just hit a million streams on spotify. and while we don’t put too much stock in metrics, it was a nice moment. 

What is some piece of advice you would give to yourself right now?

drink more water!